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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.84, 827.68 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.84, 827.68 and 369.70 is: 552.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.84 : 827.68 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.84/827.68 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.84x = 827.68 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.84x = 305,993.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,993.30/553.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.49

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